Lateral Link Replacement (Front)

Lateral Link Replacement (Front)

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
3. For vehicles equipped with the antilock braking system, remove the antilock brake system (ABS) sensor from the knuckle and the ABS housing assembly from the front parallel link.
4. Remove the front parallel link bolt from the rear crossmember.
5. Remove the front parallel link bolt from the rear knuckle.
6. Remove the front parallel link.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the front parallel link.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

2. Install the front parallel link onto the rear knuckle with the bolt.

Tighten the front parallel link-to-knuckle bolt to 120 Nm (89 lb ft).

3. Install the front parallel link onto the rear crossmember with the bolt. Do not tighten.
4. For vehicles equipped with the antilock braking system, install the ABS housing assembly onto the front parallel link and the ABS sensor line into the knuckle.
5. Install the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
6. Perform a rear toe adjustment. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment Rear Toe Adjustment.